“If you are a mathematician,” one of the world’s leading mathematicians recently wrote, “you may want to make sure you are sitting down before reading further.” And you’ll definitely need to sit down ...

In his new term, Donald Trump intends to send more responsibility for some issues — notably education and health — back to states. On the other hand, the federal government, after a period of extreme ...

Six-in-ten US adults say abortion should be legal in all or most cases. Here’s a look at data on abortion rates, providers, demographics and more. The number of countries with high or very high social ...

Whenever someone sends me a question about how to fix their Wi-Fi, I wince. It’s not that I dislike helping people with their router problems. In fact, there are few geeky endeavors I find more ...

If you have questions about your Social Security payments, you might need to contact the Social Security Administration for help. You may be able to troubleshoot some problems online, but other issues ...

A plank in the mayor’s coming housing plan aims to give a one-time exception for some of the most distressed rent-stabilized landlords. ‘Sex-worker’ rights have become a rallying cry on the cultural ...

Topamax (topiramate) is a prescription medication that’s approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to manage epilepsy and help prevent migraine headaches. As with any medication, it’s ...